Carcancha Chaos

Does chaos breed creativity? For some, yes; for others (those who need order…like myself), no! The weekly photo challenge shows great examples of Chaos at work (or play)!

While on vacation in La Ventana, Baja, Mexico last January, a friend of a friend pulled up in his highly decorated “carcancha” (jalopy).

When I came across this photo, I laughed out loud because of how it looks, but also because it simply made me happy to see this again! It reminded me of how much fun we had on this trip south! I’m including this post with Trent’s World Blog Weekly Smile.

What chaotic, creative things bring a smile to your face? Let me know in the comments!

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31 responses to “Carcancha Chaos”

MichaelStephenWills

Oct 20, 2017 at 4:48 am

Reminds me of Tucson in the ’70’s and the rides we see going by…mostly raised suspensions and outrageous paint jobs. Thanks Terri

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Liesbet

Nov 9, 2016 at 9:51 am

I respect and adore creative people. They make the world go round and provide many smiles along the way! Happiness is in the small things. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 9, 2016 at 12:08 pm
  
  Indeed! My best friend has little decorations on the inside of her car. Luckily, this is legal 🙂
  
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garym6059

Nov 8, 2016 at 11:13 am

Woah, is that what you call a good idea (in your head) crossed with a fifth of two of tequila?

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 8, 2016 at 11:22 am
  
  Heehee, and he can drive it on the backwater roads of Baja (with or without the shots)!
  
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stomperdad

Nov 8, 2016 at 3:48 am

There’s not such things as anonymity when you’re driving that car! HAHA Thanks for the smile, Terri! I’m going to show this to DW and see if she’ll let me do this to our truck 😀

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 8, 2016 at 5:37 am
  
  Haha, oh she’ll lo-oove it!
  
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  1. stomperdad
    
    Nov 8, 2016 at 6:44 pm
    
    LOL Maybe I’m better off asking forgiveness than for permission 😀
    
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jmacindoe

Nov 7, 2016 at 5:50 pm

This is awesome! Greatest car ever made 🙂

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D. Wallace Peach

Nov 7, 2016 at 2:42 pm

That carcancha made me laugh too. I can’t imagine seeing it in person!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 7, 2016 at 2:49 pm
  
  I had a couple other shots of it. The owner is a windsurfer who retired to Baja. He’s living the dream, LOL!
  
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Hugh’s Views and News

Nov 7, 2016 at 12:34 pm

I wonder if that car can get you back to the future? 😀

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 7, 2016 at 12:37 pm
  
  It’s probably too weighed down. And those roads in Mexico are too pot-holed to let you drive fast 😉
  
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  1. Hugh’s Views and News
    
    Nov 7, 2016 at 11:56 pm
    
    Maybe it takes you forward to the past then? 😀 Whatever, I love it, Terri.
    
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Inger

Nov 7, 2016 at 8:48 am

The perfect photo for Chaos! 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 7, 2016 at 9:11 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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robjodiefilogomo

Nov 7, 2016 at 6:00 am

The wind resistance must be incredible!!
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DailyMusings

Nov 7, 2016 at 4:26 am

ha ha ha what a great shot and what a smile and chaos all in one!!

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Nov 6, 2016 at 10:56 pm

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trentpmcd

Nov 6, 2016 at 4:19 pm

That car is wild! This summer I saw a vintage “low rider” from the early 70s. Maybe they still exist in California, but you don’t see them on the east coast very often. It was actually a gorgeous car (unlike the car in your picture 😉 ).

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 6, 2016 at 4:26 pm
  
  He can get away with driving it in La Ventana, Baja. Can’t drive this on US streets 🙂
  
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  1. trentpmcd
    
    Nov 6, 2016 at 4:28 pm
    
    I’m sure he couldn’t!
    
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  2. trentpmcd
    
    Nov 6, 2016 at 4:30 pm
    
    I thought I was following you. WP sometimes drops people. Odd. Anyway, I’m back 🙂
    
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  3. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Nov 6, 2016 at 4:31 pm
    
    My blog was on WP, then went to self-hosted, then after some issues, I came back to dot com. Much better. Thanks for re-following, I appreciate it!
    
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  4. trentpmcd
    
    Nov 6, 2016 at 4:32 pm
    
    Ah, that must be why – I’m sure it was when you were originally here that I followed you.
    
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  5. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Nov 6, 2016 at 4:34 pm
    
    I believe I saw others posts on your weekly smile link-up! I hope to keep up with that more often. See? I’m even smiling just thinking of it 🙂 We definitely need more positivism in the world right now!
    
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  6. trentpmcd
    
    Nov 6, 2016 at 4:37 pm
    
    Typically I get about 7 people join each week. This week is a little low, though I’ve had people post something at the last minute. I hope you are able to join in! Watching/reading the news, yes, we really need a lot more positivism!
    
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AprilEsutton

Nov 6, 2016 at 3:01 pm

Do they just drive it around, or is it for parades. Really wild.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Nov 6, 2016 at 3:41 pm
  
  This is in the “wild west” of Baja Mexico. They do just drive it around.
  
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  1. AprilEsutton
    
    Nov 8, 2016 at 11:06 am
    
    It will make you smile, or cringe.
    
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bettylouise31

Nov 6, 2016 at 2:42 pm

It does make you smile

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